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A walnut is an edible seed of trees of the genus Juglans. The best known species is the Common walnut (Juglans regia).
Names
Scientific
Juglans spp.
English
Walnuts
Dutch
Walnoot
Spanish
Nogal
French
Noix
German
Baumnüsse
Walnüsse
Italian
Noce
Taxonomy
Order
Fagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Genus
Juglans
Species
Juglans spp. (Walnuts)
Proverbs and Quotes
They throw stones at the walnut trees, but not at the maple. (Greek proverb)
Did you know that?
Compared to other nuts, such as almonds, peanuts and hazelnuts, walnuts contain the highest level of antioxidants.
Crop categories
Cool temperate crops
Minor crops
Nuts
Temperate crops
Wild-harvested crops
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